
The future of microelectronics starts at ASU
Powering tomorrow’s technology starts with you. Discover how you can be part of what’s next!
The U.S. semiconductor industry is growing fast — are you ready to grow with it?
Experts project a 33% increase in microelectronics jobs by 2030, growing from approximately 345,000 today to over 460,000. That means more opportunities for engineers, technicians, innovators and problem-solvers like you.
At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, we are preparing the next generation of microelectronics professionals. Here’s how you can get started:

Get your microelectronics education at the Fulton Schools
The Fulton Schools offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and a wide array of technical electives focused on semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, electrical engineering and other microelectronics-related disciplines, all aligned with current industry demands.
Stay ahead of industry trends with stackable microcredentials
Learn from experts at the forefront of innovation in chip design, advanced packaging, photonics and materials. Cutting-edge research and evolving workforce needs shape the stackable microcredentials offered in the Fulton Schools. Sign up to earn your first badge.
Get hands-on experience by conducting research
Strengthen your experience through lab-based coursework, research projects and student organizations that collaborate with industry partners. The Fulton Schools also provides students with access to advanced facilities and real-world learning spaces.
Get an internship in the semiconductor industry
Launch your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries by exploring semiconductor internships with a range of local and national employers, including ASU partners like Applied Materials, Intel, TSMC and more.
Be part of Arizona’s microelectronics future
The future of technology is being built right here in Arizona. With a booming semiconductor industry, the CHIPS Act fueling innovation and ASU at the forefront of advanced packaging and microelectronics education, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to get involved.
ASU leads the development of the next wave of microelectronics talent. Watch this video to learn how advanced packaging is shaping the future — and how you can be part of it through the many microelectronics educational opportunities in the Fulton Schools.
Fulton Schools microelectronics news
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Tiny chips, big innovations
ASU and Applied Materials charge into the atomic frontier of semiconductor breakthroughs.
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ASU and ITS advance microelectronics research and education
Fulton Schools hosts Indonesian faculty as part of collaborative study tour
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Chipping in: ASU engineers to help shape the future of semiconductors
ASU’s Fulton Schools drive semiconductor innovation with advanced research, labs and industry partnerships, shaping a skilled workforce for the future.
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